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Soy sauce butter popcorn

An easy and delicious, 4-ingredient popcorn recipe for soy butter popcorn.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Fusion , American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ Cup pop corn kernels
  • 2 Tablespoons butter You can brown the butter if you want a more caramel flavour
  • 2 Tablespoons ghee Substitute: coconut oil
  • 1-2 Tablespoons light soy sauce Start with 1 tablespoon, then taste as different soy brands have different levels of saltiness. If the sauce isn't there yet, add another tablespoon.
  • Garlic powder, chilli flakes, onion powder etc Optional (if you want some variety)

Instructions

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  1. Pop your corn whichever way you like. (I have a beginner's guide to making stovetop popcorn here.)
  2. Heat a pan and melt the butter and ghee (or coconut oil). Lower the fire if necessary to make sure the butter doesn't boil.
  3. Once the butter is completely melted, add the soy sauce and mix well, letting it simmer for a bit then switching off the fire.
  4. If making 1 of the variations of this soy sauce and butter popcorn, now is the time to add the chilli, garlic powder etc
  5. Turn off the fire and allow the butter soy sauce mixture to cool slightly.
  6. Once cooler, pour it over the popcorn and make sure the kernels are well tossed.

Notes

  • Click here to learn how to pop corn over the stove.
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  • Variations: you can add garlic powder, onion powder, or switch to dark soy sauce or sweet soy sauce. If using the different soy sauces, you may need a bit of salt as they tend to taste less salty than light soy.
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  • This soy sauce and butter seasoning is super versatile- you can use it with seared mushrooms, steak and so many other ingredients.